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2 Mackay Street, Nhill 3418 P: 5391 2144 F: 5391 2022 E: admin@nhillls.vic.edu.au

Term 3 Week 8 Issue 26 31st August 2016

SEP Friday 2nd Father’s Day

Football Match

- Footy Colours Day

Tuesday 6th WWSSA Athletics—

Warracknabeal

Thursday 15th School concert @

7pm

Friday 16th Last Day of Term 3

OCT Monday 3rd First day of Term 4

Wednesday

12th-14th

Grade 5/6 Camp

- Sovereign Hill

Thursday 13th Nhill Show

- NO SCHOOL

Friday 21st Pre-Prep Program

Wednesday

26th

Kinder Visit 9am-

11am

From the Principal

On Friday we will be celebrating how special Dads are! Students will be leading a Chapel service at 12.00pm and afterwards, the annual Fathers versus Students footy match will be held beginning at 12.30pm. Students have been busy practising their kicks and even have a few tactical strategies to cause an upset this year. We look forward to seeing all Dads join us for this very special event! After the game, the P&F will be providing a free hotdog lunch for all to enjoy. We extend to all Dads a wonderful day on Sunday as families celebrate Father’s Day.

Last Thursday, Mrs Koop and I attended a seminar in Melbourne presented by Michelle Hutchison about Dyslexia. Michelle shared her specialist knowledge and her practical experience as a teacher in the field of learning difficulties. Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved in accurate and fluent word reading and spelling. We learnt about the current research in the field, and strategies that can be used to assist students in their learning.

Our school is slowly transforming into landscapes that reflect Australia’s history through time. This is in preparation for our School Concert which is on Thursday, 15th of September beginning at 7pm. This year, the concert will be held at our school and everyone will first assemble in the multipurpose room. The theme for this year is ‘Australia Through Time’ and audiences will be treated to an amazing evening of meeting interesting characters and learning more about Australia’s history. We encourage all parents, grandparents and friends in the community to attend this fantastic evening. With Christ,

Tara Pritchard

This week is a special Father’s Day Chapel. We invite all family, and friends in particular Dad’s to join us in the Multi-Purpose Room at 12pm.

Please see below for this week’s church service times;

Nhill: 10am Reading

6pm Nite Service

Woorak: 9am

Church Office: 5391 1223

Each week we pray for someone in our School Community. This week we pray for……..

Jordan Pipkorn and his family

Chapel

Devotional Thought

Sponsorship Child

Our total funds raised so far is $355.40. We appreciate your help!

Where you find your worth!

Modern 3D colour ultrasounds and videos of a child’s development in the womb show us the incredible formation of ears and eyes after 3 weeks, the heart visibly beating at 22 days, the formation of fingers and toes after 6 weeks. At 11 weeks baby can wiggle their fingers and toes and smile and frown and suck their thumb! Thousands of years ago, God revealed to King David of Israel just how intricate and valuable human life is. David was regularly in danger, threatened, pursued and under attack. But in Psalm 139 he writes that God is with him always, and has always had David’s life in his care, even appointing all the days for David to live before he was born. God knows when David sits down and when he gets up again. He knows all of David’s thoughts. Every morning when David ‘goes out’ and every evening when he lies down, God is with him. God is familiar with all of David’s ways and even knows what he will speak before a word is on his tongue. God surrounds David with his presence, and knit him together in his mother’s womb. Before King David knew God, God knew him. This is just too incredible for mere humans to comprehend! God is the author of your life too. You are a complex and intricate individual carefully and intentionally made by him. He has appointed all the days of your life before you were born and has always cared for you. Before you knew God, God knew you. Even if it seems that sometimes God doesn’t understand or care what you are going through, the God who never sleeps is with you through the night and when you awake. Nothing you experience is unknown to him. He knows all your thoughts, he is familiar with all your ways and even knows what you will speak before a word is on your tongue. That should be a truly comforting thing for us to know. It can also be a fearful thing, when I realize God knows my secret thoughts, the unloving words before they are even on my tongue, my sins between when I go out and when I lie down. But even then God still loves us. He loves you so much that he sent his Son Jesus into the world―true God from all eternity to be born as a real human being. Miraculously conceived by the Holy Spirit, the Son of God became human with that first cell division, then another and another. God was with Jesus in his mother Mary’s womb, knitting him together in that secret place.

All the days on this earth were ordained for Jesus in his human life before one of them came to be. He was given the names ‘Immanuel’ which means ‘God with us’ and ‘Jesus’ which means ‘God saves’. He has saved you by taking your frail and sinful human flesh upon Himself. The hands that knitted you together in your mother’s womb were stretched out on a Cross and pierced with nails, shedding his blood that is the cleansing flood of forgiveness. Psalm 139 shows us that human value, worth and dignity does not depend upon what you are able to do, or what you look like, or the salary you earn. It is not dependent on how many ‘likes’ you get on Facebook, the kind of car you drive, or how many flat-screens you possess. Human value and worth and dignity depends solely on what God says about you, and because of Jesus you can be sure he loves you. Pastor Tim

Worship News

Prayer of the Week

School Event News

Uniform

There is a Size 4 new school jumper in the front office that has been picked up, and is unnamed. We ask that everyone please names their uniform.

The purpose of this roster, is if there are any small maintenance issues that arise in your month, you may be called upon to help. Thank you for your help.

September/October 2016

Paul Drendel, Paul Schubert, Daniel Paech, Jason Deckert

Maintenance Roster

Reading Challenge

A reminder to students who registered to participate in the Premier’s Reading Challenge to continue making a list of the books they have read, and strive to achieve the challenge. A list of the challenge books can be found at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/events/prc/Pages/booklist.aspx. The Challenge finishes on the 9th September so get reading fast!

CHALK & Parent Direct Fundraising

In Term 3 each year the School receives fundraising catalogues from companies that we purchase supplies from. The catalogues have been sent home this week and contain various different learning and fun toys that are a great idea for Christmas or Birthday presents. Parents have the opportunity to purchase the products by filling out the order form and returning it to the School. If you have any questions or require extra catalogues for family or friends, please see Miss Keller. Twenty cents of every dollar you spend will be donated back to our School to spend on educational resources.

Magazine Sponsors

This year we are seeking sponsors for our School Magazine which will be published and given out to families at the end of the year. We are trying to reduce the cost of the magazines, and if you or a business would be interested in sponsoring the magazine please let us know. The magazine will include a sponsors page which can be used to promote your business. For further information and examples of layouts please contact the front office on 5391 2144 or email admin@nhillls.vic.edu.au. This opportunity is open for all businesses.

School Photos

If any parents would like a copy of the House Captains or School Captains photos orders can now be placed at the front office. A Year 6 ‘Funny Memories’ photo is also available. The photos will be 8x10 and are $20 each. Please place your order as soon as possible.

NAPLAN Results

Just a reminder to parents who have students in Year 3 or 5 to please come in and receive their child’s NAPLAN results. Parents can also make a time to discuss the results with the classroom teacher. Please make an appointment at the front office.

Sheep Manure

Earlier this term, the Year 4/5/6 class went out and bagged sheep manure. The students now have sheep manure for sale at $3 per bag, with all the money raised going towards our Orphanage School in Myanmar. If you wish to purchase a bag, please see the front office or Quentin Pritchard.

Concert

All students should have informed parents of what costume requirements are for this years concert. Letters have been sent out to parents in the Foundation/Year 1 class. If you are having trouble with costumes ideas or sourcing costumes, please contact the school so we can assist. The Year 2/3/4/5/6 should be practising their responses to their questions.

Get ‘em Going is on again next Tuesday 6th September from 9.30am-11am. New and old faces are invited to attend. Please remember to bring along

A bottle of water

Piece of fruit for snack

A gold coin donation

Your Get ’em Going Visualisation book. (If you are new to the program you will receive this on the day.)

Writing Competition

Students of the Week

Get ‘em Going

The Wimmera Regional Library Corporation is running a Writing Competitions for Adults, Secondary Students and Primary Students. The aim is to encourage people of all ages to write and develop their skills in the art of writing. This year there will be no theme so let your imagination run wild! The Library allows multiple entries which may be in more than one category. The writer’s identity is withheld from the judges meaning, one writer may receive more than one award.

Prizes are as follows:

Adults:

1st: $300 2nd: $200 3rd: $100

Secondary Students

1st: $200 2nd: $150 3rd: $100

Primary Students (4-6)

1st: $40 2nd: $30 3rd: $20

Primary Students (P-3)

1st: $30 2nd: $20 3rd: $10

Entries must be submitted by Friday 9th September to any WRLC branch libraries. For further information and entry forms please contact the front office.

Father’s Day Football Match

Chloe Crisp: For always trying her best to write neatly, and for adding good detail to her procedural writings this week. Great work Chloe!

Rachel Reichelt: Working well to complete family traditions and celebration pieces for the concert, and for completing her procedural writing tasks to a high standard. Keep up the great work Rachel!

Mercedes Hollis: For listening carefully to instructions and trying her best to complete all learning tasks.

Troye McBride: For being a helpful and supportive member of the class with his willing attitude to assist both his classmates and the teacher.

Freya Colbert: For showing excellent use of her time during concert preparations, producing terrific work herself while still finding time to help others. Great leadership Freya!

Adeline Pritchard: For working really hard to answer her concert questions with detail and drama. Keep up the great work Addie!

Friday is our Footy Colours Day in celebration of Father’s Day. The Father’s Day football match will begin at 12.30pm, after Chapel. We invite all Dad’s to this event, as well as family and friends. Following the match, there will be a Hot Dog lunch, provided by the Parents & Friends Association.

Classroom Teaching Position

Nhill Lutheran School Nhill Lutheran School is one of a network of 86 primary and secondary schools operated by the Lutheran Church in Australia. Lutheran schools are recognised in Australia for their provision of quality education. Nhill Lutheran School prides itself on its school culture that reflects strong Christian values and high academic student achievement. The school currently has an enrolment of 52 students ranging from Prep to Year 6. The curriculum taught follows the same guidelines as Government schools. The staff in 2016 includes a principal, school pastor, four classroom teachers and a front office secretary.

Classroom Teacher

Nhill Lutheran School is seeking an applicate for a passionate, innovative and experienced teacher keen to work in its Junior School class. The successful applicant will demonstrate enthusiasm and creativity in their daily work as a classroom teacher, fostering an environment where students are fully engaged in their learning. A desire to work as part of a Professional Learning Community will be highly valued. The successful applicant should be willing to support the Christian ethos of the School and be part of a team of professionals committed to excellence in education.

If you would like a copy of the Job Description, please phone (03) 5391 2144 or email admin@nhillls.vic.edu.au with the subject line of ‘Classroom Teacher Position.’

Applications close: 05/09/2016

Position Commences: 23/01/2017

JUNIOR TENNIS Junior tennis will begin next term with competition starting at 9am each Saturday for students aged between 9 and 17. Teams will be

created and the fixture will be finalised over the holidays. Please have names in

Monday 19th of September.

FREE TENNIS COACHING Tennis coaching will be held on Monday

afternoons in term 4. Starting on Monday 10th October and continuing for 10 weeks until Monday

12th December 2016. Beginners from 3:30pm – 4:15pm. All other juniors from 4pm – 6pm for coaching and match practice.

SENIOR TENNIS New & old players welcome!!

Senior tennis will again be held on Saturday afternoons, please let Rae Kennedy or Helen

Cannell know if you are interested in playing this year.

Twilight will also be on offer later in the year, the day to be confirmed.

JUNIOR HOLIDAY PROGRAM There will be a junior holiday program with a

Melbourne coach coming to Horsham’s Central Park Tennis Club and Nhill Lawn Tennis Club.

Horsham dates are 20th & 21st September and he will be in Nhill on the 22nd September. Flexible

classes that cater for all ages are provided. Please see attached enrolment forms for more details.

Please book early with Rae Kennedy to ensure the course goes ahead.

Don’t forget to like us on Facebook to ensure you

get all the upcoming events. https://www.facebook.com/nhilllawntennisclub/?

ref=page_internal

For more information please contact Rae Kennedy 0429913212 or Helen Cannall 0419829272

Community News

School Holiday Activities

Horsham Regional Art Gallery School Holiday Programs

12 participants maximum per session. $8.00 per session.

Bookings essential at the Gallery or telephone 03 5382 9575 or email hrag@hrcc.vic.gov.au.

Week 1

Tuesday 20 Sept, 10.30am-12pm or 1.30pm-3pm—Working with Clay

Wednesday 21st Sept 10.30am-12pm or 1.30pm-3pm—Van Gough painting on canvas

Thursday 22nd Sept 10.30am-12pm or 1.30pm-3pm—Drawing Wildlife

Friday 23rd Sept 10.30am-12pm or 1.30am-3pm—Lantern decorating

Week 2

Tuesday 27th Sept, 10.30am-12pm or 1.30pm-3pm—Working with Clay

Wednesday 28th Sept 10,30am-12pm or 1.30pm-3pm—Van Gough painting on canvas

Thursday 29th Sept 10.30am-12pm or 1.30pm-3pm—Drawing wildlife

Friday 30th Sept 10.30am-12pm or 1.30pm-3pm—Lantern decorating.

Come along and book in early and enjoy some arts and crafts over these school holidays. Remember places are limited!

Congratulations

Congratulations to Racquel Deckert, Chloe Zanker, Rachel Reichelt and Amelia Drendel who have all completed the Premier’s Reading Challenge. Remember to get your lists to Miss Keller by the 9th September so she can verify all the books you have read.